What kind of home is 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is a detached house.

When did 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX last change hands?

17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX last sold for £870,000 in August 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £750,000 in November 2006, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2006 and August 2019, 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX rose from £750,000 to £870,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +1.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

The current EPC rating for 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX has a recorded floor area of 190 m² (2,045 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX use?

The latest EPC at 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX in?

17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX sits in Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead. It falls within the HP3 postcode district in Hertfordshire.

What is crime like near 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

Police records around 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX show an average of 211 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 34% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

The closest primary school to 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is St Rose's Catholic Infant School (768m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Hemel Hempstead School (1.5km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX?

The closest bus stop to 17 Laurel Bank, HP3 0NX is Meadow Way, 174m away. The nearest rail option is Hemel Hempstead Rail Station, 411m away.

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17 Laurel Bank, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

190 m²

2045 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 17 Laurel Bank

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

17 Laurel Bank is a detached house in Felden, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead (HP3 0NX). It has a recorded floor area of 190 m² (around 2045 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (September 2012) shows a C (score 74). The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The latest certificate is from September 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2006–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £1,005,000 is 15.5% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£425/sq ft) was about 20.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2019 at £870,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

17 Laurel Bank's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Sept 2022

Current Certificate

Sept 2012

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 September 2022

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Laurel Bank, Felden, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

17 Laurel Bank has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

17 Laurel Bank's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£1,005,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£870,000

Growth on file: 1.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

15 August 2019Most recent
£870,000
+16.0%over 12 years
24 November 2006
£750,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in HP3 0NX: £1,200,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in HP3 0NX

On the street

Versus other Laurel Bank homes

Four headline reads against 12 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 17 Laurel Bank stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£4,579

Street avg £5,756

Below

Floor Area

190 m²

Street avg 180 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 8 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Strongly above

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Hemel Hempstead district page.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

211/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Meadow Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

St Rose's Catholic Infant School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around HP3 0NX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.5dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for HP3 0NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.5dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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